Florida wants to curb violent video games, but it's okay to shoot people

[cynatnite]

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A Florida state senator has introduced a bill that would ban the sale or rental of violent video games to minors, an aide to the lawmaker said on Thursday.

Introduced on October 25 by state Sen. Alex Diaz de la Portilla, a Republican from Miami, the bill is a near clone of legislation recently signed into law by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger -- Hollywood's "Terminator" -- who is portrayed in several video games based on his action film roles.

Bills aimed at restricting sales of violent games to minors are the latest salvo in a long campaign by detractors and some parent groups to limit access to games with adult content.

Critics cite research suggesting that violent games can increase aggressive behavior in young boys. Game makers and retailers counter that video games carry ratings similar to those found on films, and many store clerks ask for identification from young gamers to make sure they are not buying titles aimed at older audiences.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051027/tc_nm/media_videogames_dc

Is there anything wrong with this picture? :freak:

[Kellanved]

1. who would have guessed?

The US legislation is finally about to overtake the infamous German rules on video games.

[Lethe]

2. hypocrisy

Wal-Mart bans Grand Theft Auto, meanwhile they have a sale on guns and ammo 5 aisles over

[obreaslan]

3. They don't like the competition...

There can be only one kind of First Person Shooter in Florida State. :grr: